webnovelvip Chapter 342 Schedule
Chapter 342 Schedule
Chapter 342 Schedule
Everyone else knew that Cui Wang's family had a lot of trouble because of the paper business.
They were also somewhat dissatisfied with the behavior of the Cui family. If the Cui family could steal the business from the Wang family, who knew if they would steal their business.
Therefore, they were happy to watch the play, and did not intend to persuade them.
Cui Lingdao didn't care about Wang Yuan's attitude, and said with a smile: "He doesn't have soldiers, but we do. As long as we send troops to support him, he has a great chance of success."
Lu Guang said in surprise: "Brother Cui, are you crazy? Have you forgotten why our family has been passed on for so long? It is because we never participated in the rebellion."
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Yellow Turban Rebellion massacred aristocratic families. Even so, they did not raise their own troops, but contributed money and people to support the princes from all walks of life.
Since the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, many aristocratic families have participated in the struggle for hegemony.
But in the end?
Those families that participated have long since perished.
But they have been passed down, and their power is stronger than before.
"Brother Cui, if we are asked to send troops, then I, the Li family of Zhao County, will not participate." Li Haogong said.
"My royal family doesn't participate either."
"The Zheng family doesn't participate either."
Lu Guang spread his hands and said, "Brother Cui, you have seen it. It is impossible for us to risk the survival of our family."
Cui Lingdao said disdainfully: "With movable type printing and the reform of the imperial examinations, if you don't take risks, you will just be dying. Now Li Shimin doesn't move us, just because he needs the aristocratic family to help him govern the world. At most ten years, a large number of people Children from poor families come out, do you think Li Shimin won't touch us?"
"This…"
They were speechless.
What Cui Lingdao said were facts that they were unwilling to face but had to face.
Cui Lingdao continued: "Now is the time of life and death. If you don't do it, you will linger for a few years, and you will still die in the end. You can figure it out."
For a while, the hall became quiet, and the others were thinking carefully about Cui Lingdao's words.
"boom!"
Wang Yuan patted the coffee table vigorously and said, "The old man agrees."
Although he was unhappy with the Cui family, he had to admit that Cui Lingdao was right.
Their aristocratic family has developed to this point because of monopolizing knowledge.
When the monopoly is broken, the emperor has always wanted to eliminate the family. If he doesn't fight hard, the family's decline will be inevitable.
The Wang family in Taiyuan has been passed down for thousands of years, and Wang Yuan couldn't accept it no matter what. The decline of the Wang family was in his hands.
"Brother Cui, our Lu family also agrees." Lu Yuan said.
"The Zheng family agrees."
"Zhaojun Li agrees."
People are like this, no matter when, there is a fluke mentality.
When Cui Lingdao broke their luck, they all knew what to do, which was more beneficial to them.
"Brother Cui, what should we do now?" Li Haogong asked.
Cui Lingdao said: "This matter is related to the survival of several of our families. We must be cautious. What we need to do now is to win over other families to increase our strength. In addition, we also need to win over the generals who hold military power."
Wang Yuan shook his head and said, "It's no problem to win over the aristocratic family, but it's a bit difficult to win over the generals who hold military power. Those people are Li Shimin's confidantes. If they fail, they will expose us."
Lu Guang agreed: "Brother Wang is right. Some women in our Lu family married those generals. Just like this, I am not sure that I can convince those people."
Cui Lingdao smiled and said, "I've considered everything you said. But there is someone we can definitely win over."
"Who? Could it be that Brother Cui has a way to win over Cheng Yaojin? Cheng Yaojin's prestige in the army is not low. There are many people in the army who are with him and were born in Wagang. If you can win over Cheng Yaojin, the chance of success will be great. Increase." Li Haogong said.
The corner of Cui Lingdao's mouth twitched, what the hell, I also want to win over Cheng Yaojin, but the problem is that I can't.
"It's not Cheng Yaojin. Cheng Yaojin is Li Shimin's diehard loyalist, so he can't win him over. The old man is talking about Hou Junji." Cui Lingdao said it directly, without putting on airs.
"Hou Junji? That's not bad, but he is idle now. I don't know how long it will be until he takes power again." Wang Yuan nodded and said.
He did not think that Li Shimin would not use Hou Junji.
If Li Shimin didn't use Hou Junji, it would be impossible for him to survive.
Cui Lingdao smiled and said, "With our help, it won't be difficult for him to take power again."
"Brother Cui, are you sure? You must know that Hou Junji is very loyal to Li Shimin, if he cannot be persuaded, we may be exposed." Lu Guang asked.
Cui Lingdao said disdainfully: "Very loyal? If Hou Junji was loyal to Li Shimin, he wouldn't have partnered with my Cui family to sell private salt to the grassland. He has a handle in my hands. Even if he is loyal to Li Shimin, he can't help it." him."
"Then what about Lin Xuan? I think you all should have received news of his mysterious weapon." Wang Yuan asked.
Cui Lingdao said: "That thing is really powerful, and according to the news, it has great limitations. But just in case, let's not touch him for the time being. Let him live for a few more years. After we succeed, he will not be ours." How to deal with it, how to deal with it.”
"Brother Cui is right, it's better not to cause extra problems now." Lu Guang looked at Wang Yuan and said.
They all knew that the Wang family sent people to assassinate Lin Xuan, and they were worried that Wang Yuan would continue to attack Lin Xuan.
Wang Yuan nodded and said, "Then let that kid live a few more years."
……
"Xuan'er, is it okay for us to dress like this?" Lin Dongyang asked.
Lin Xuan said helplessly: "Father, you have already asked several times, don't worry, it will be fine."
Lin Dongyang has no official position or title, and Zhang Qing doesn't need to order, as long as he dresses decently and doesn't overstep, there will be no problem.
But they were going into the palace to meet the emperor and empress today, which made them a little uneasy.
"Xuan'er, it's getting late, let's set off quickly," Zhang Qing said.
Lin Xuan looked at the sky outside, and it was not clear yet. The morning morning must not be over at this time, and he didn't want to go so early.
But he didn't persuade any more and agreed.
He had persuaded him several times before, otherwise he might have gone earlier than the officials in the upper court.
Sure enough, Lin Xuan's family came to the palace in a carriage and were taken directly to a side hall.
There is no way, Li Shimin is still in court, just wait.
Lin Dongyang and Zhang Qing sat upright. Although they were very curious about the palace, they didn't dare to look at it.
Lin Xuan didn't have so many worries. He lay down on the table and got ready to sleep.
"Xuan'er, what are you doing, this is the palace, how can you sleep here." Lin Dongyang reprimanded.
Lin Xuan really wanted to tell him that he had slept in when he was in court, but in order not to be talked about, he wisely kept silent.
Since he was not allowed to sleep, Lin Xuan walked around in the hall, admiring the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty.
This is placed more than 1000 years later, but it costs money to see it.
Lin Xuan pondered, just collecting a copy of Li Shimin's handwriting is not enough.
Looking back, I should ask Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, and the other famous ministers to ask for a word, and it is also a treasure to pass on.
Of course, he definitely won't need it, but it's good to leave it to future generations.
Keeping too much money is easy to attract people's attention, but the calligraphy and paintings of celebrities were not particularly valuable in ancient times.
Unless it is at the level of a master like Wang Xizhi.
Just when Lin Xuan was thinking about leaving some family heirlooms for future generations, a young eunuch walked in and said, "Your Majesty summoned the Marquis of Jingyang County to the Lizheng Hall for an audience."
Lin Xuan smiled and said, "I'm sorry to trouble my father-in-law to lead the way."
(End of this chapter)