In the Jufu Tower, the heads of the aristocratic families who had already prepared to pack up their things and leave Xiangyang gathered together again. At this time, everyone in the hall had serious expressions on their faces...
Liu Qi was about to attack the aristocratic family in Jingzhou, and everyone was a little panicked. After receiving the news from Wang Lan, everyone was shocked. The aristocratic family's power is not small, but Liu Qi is now the actual controller of Jingzhou. Once
A collision between the two would lead to a lose-lose outcome, so these aristocratic families would not go against Liu Qi unless they had to.
But now Liu Qi's order is undoubtedly an expression of his attitude. Wang Lan's visit to Liu Qi's house represents matters for these aristocratic families. If Liu Qi attacks Wang Lan, doesn't he mean to attack these aristocratic families? Everyone is panicked but they are not confused. They don't
He dared to fall out with Liu Qi, but Liu Qi also did not dare to take action against the entire Jingzhou family.
"Everyone, now the eldest son's meaning is very clear. Today, on behalf of all of you, I went to the eldest son's mansion. I waited outside the gate for a full hour, but what I waited for was an order from the eldest son. You should know about this weapon.
The importance of manufacturing to our Wang family, since the eldest son knows that I am going on behalf of you, but instead of deposing Yi Ji, he wants to take action against my Wang family. You all should know what this means."
Seeing the determination in the eyes of everyone in the hall, Wang Lan was determined. As long as he tied these people to himself, even if he had a head-on confrontation with Liu Qi, Liu Qi would not be able to escape any benefits. Moreover, Liu Biao was not dead yet and was currently in the Prefecture Mufu.
How could Liu Qi be allowed to do this?
"The royal family leader is right. The eldest son has already stated that he will take action against our Jingzhou family. Today he will deal with the Wang family and tomorrow he will not deal with my Zhao family. How can he not deal with you and others in the future? It is more important for us to wait at this time.
United, only in this way can we have a chance of survival."
The head of the Zhao clan stood up and said that at this time, it was no longer a matter for the Wang clan, but for all the aristocratic families in Jingzhou. How could he not care.
"Having said that, these are just the words of the royal family leader after all. We still don't know what happened in the eldest son's house. I'm afraid that rashly deciding to fight against the eldest son will only hurt both sides. Moreover, the Pang family and other big clans have not said anything.
, is the decision too hasty at this time?”
The head of the Ma clan frowned and said. As soon as he finished speaking, some of the family heads nodded. One of the major consequences of this matter was the destruction of the clan. If possible, no one would be willing to confront the eldest son.
"Clan Leader Ma is right. What exactly happened in the eldest son's mansion needs to be explained clearly by the royal family leader."
"That is, if the eldest son really takes action against our Jingzhou family, how come the Pang family and other wealthy families remain indifferent?"
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"Everyone, this is not the time for internal strife. Although you don't know the details of what happened in front of the eldest son's house, you should know a general idea. On behalf of me, the royal family chief went to see the eldest son, but he was not at the door.
Waiting outside for an hour, what does this mean, you all should know? Even if the royal family chief is at fault, with such a severe punishment, how could the eldest son care about the feelings of our family and others?"
Patriarch Zhao suddenly stood up and shouted, "At this time, these people don't even think about uniting to protect themselves, but they are still fighting among themselves. It's really abominable."
Some words fell silent in the hall. Although everyone didn't know what happened, Wang Lan went to see Liu Qi on their behalf. They would naturally send people to pay attention. They all knew that Wang Lan had been waiting outside the door for so long.
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"What do you think of this matter?" Xin Pi from the Prefecture Mufu Mansion looked at Liu Biao with a little breath and asked. He rushed over as soon as he received the news. He just hoped that Liu Biao did not make a reckless decision. Although Liu Biao gave up the position of Jingzhou Mu, he still
His prestige in Jingzhou is unparalleled. If he stood up and said a word, Liu Qi's situation would be a little bad.
"Haha, you sometimes get anxious." Liu Biao said with a smile. Since Xinpi married his daughter to Qi'er, his thoughts have been completely focused on Liu Qi. When Xinbi came in a hurry, he could tell that Xinpi was
purpose.
"What on earth do you know that I don't know, otherwise Bi Dan would not be so calm." Xin Pi was stunned at first and then came to his senses. Liu Biao must have already made up his mind.
"In the final analysis, the aristocratic families in Jingzhou still depend on the attitude of the Pang, Huang, and Sima families. These families have not expressed their stance until now. It is obvious that they have a tacit understanding with Qi'er for a long time. The Wang family is making such a fuss in Xiangyang.
, do you think a wealthy family like the Pang family would let him leave Xiangyang so easily?"
Liu Biao shook his head. Xiangyang was within the power of the Pang family and several other large families. The Wang family was entangled with the Jingzhou family in Xiangyang in an attempt to increase the influence of the Wang family. However, they had not had any quarrels with the Pang family and other large families before. Over the years,
All the wealthy families keep a low profile, but they won't just watch the Wang family make such a fuss.
"You mean..." Xin Pi was shocked. In the half-month period since the imperial edict was issued a few days ago, these wealthy families have been surprisingly calm. If Liu Qi really took action against the Jingzhou family, the Pang family and other wealthy families would definitely not be so calm.
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"Um."
Liu Biao nodded. Xin Pi had just come to Jingzhou after all, and he still didn’t know much about the aristocratic families in Jingzhou. The top aristocratic families in Jingzhou were all in Xiangyang, and Xiangyang was the place with the most concentrated power in Jingzhou. The aristocratic families here restrained each other and Liu Biao
Under pressure, these aristocratic families did not dare to be too public, and they had already formed a tacit understanding with each other.
How could the Wang family break this tacit understanding overnight? And it is precisely because of this tacit understanding that these aristocratic families can develop safely and not conflict with Liu Biao. If the Wang family wants to break this tacit understanding, how can these aristocratic families
He can be allowed to exist. Otherwise, Liu Qi would never have eliminated the Cai family and other families so easily last time. There was no cooperation from these aristocratic families.
"Go away!"
While the two were talking, a sharp shout came in, making both of them frown. This is the Prefecture Mufu. Who dares to shout here? But in just a moment, Xinpi showed a look of surprise,
He turned his head and glanced at Liu Biao strangely. He had already heard who the person outside the door was.
Liu Mian's expression was a little gloomy. At this time, Mrs. Cai came to see him for sure because of Liu Qi's affairs. As soon as Liu Qi's order was passed down, Mrs. Cai rushed over impatiently. Her intention was self-evident.
While the two of them were thinking, Mrs. Cai had already pushed back the resistance outside the door and walked in. In a moment, she was in front of Liu Biao. Seeing that Xin Pi was also here, Mrs. Cai's eyes flashed with surprise.
He passed away and then looked at Liu Biao: "Do you know what your son did today?"
Mrs. Cai did not dare to abuse Liu Qi wantonly in front of Liu Ming.
"Oh, what did he do?" Liu Biao lowered his eyebrows and turned a deaf ear to Mrs. Cai's question.
"He ordered the execution of a wealthy family in Jingzhou today. Behind this family, there are dozens of wealthy families in Jingzhou counties supporting him. This is not comparable to the dozens of small wealthy families he casually killed last time." Mrs. Cai
At the beginning, he was still gloating about his misfortune, but in the end, he was gritting his teeth. Most of the families that were killed last time were small families with no real power. Among the dozens of families, there were only a few families related to his Cai family.
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"I already know about this matter. If you want to talk about it, you can go back." Liu Biao's face was gloomy and there was no emotion in his voice.
Xin Pi on the side couldn't help but show a little pity in his eyes. Mrs. Cai was really pitiful, thinking that she could bring down Liu Qi just by relying on this incident.
"You..." Mrs. Cai was startled and then glared at Liu Biao with an angry face. In his opinion, Liu Biao's move was clearly to protect Liu Qi. Liu Biao clearly knew about this matter, but he still pretended not to care. Seriously
hateful.
"You are planning to protect that little beast. I have known you would do this for a long time. You have been protecting that little beast all these years. I didn't expect that you would not even want Jingzhou for him." Mrs. Cai could no longer suppress it.
He could hold back the anger in his heart, but his face was full of madness.
After hearing what Mrs. Cai said, Liu Biao shook his head with disappointment on his face. He had no intention of arguing with Mrs. Cai. Just when he was about to order someone to send Mrs. Cai back, he heard a burst of rapid footsteps, which made Liu Biao startled. Today, this state is
Mufu is really lively.
But in the next moment, Liu Biao's expression became extremely gloomy, and he saw Liu Cong at the door wearing brocade clothes and not running over.
Liu Cong quickly came to Liu Biao and was surprised when he saw Mrs. Cai: "Mother, why are you here?"
"Are you also doing this for that family?" Liu Biao finally raised his head and looked at Liu Cong. He was not surprised that Mrs. Cai would step forward, but Liu Cong's sudden arrival really surprised him.
After hearing Liu Biao's question, Liu Cong came to his senses and looked at Liu Biao and exclaimed: "Father, my eldest brother has ordered an attack on the aristocratic families in Jingzhou today. This will cause chaos in Jingzhou. You must stop it."
"Haha, I made George laugh today." Liu Biao looked at Xinpi with an ugly smile.
Xin Pi shook his head and said nothing. Everyone can come today, but Liu Cong cannot come.
Liu Biao turned his head to look at Liu Cong and Mrs. Cai and said, "In that case, you two just wait here to see if Qi'er is really in trouble as you said?"
Liu Cong and Liu Qi can be regarded as brothers. Liu Qi gave up the title of Marquis Chengwu to Liu Cong. Several times, he did not pursue Liu Cong's secret plotting against him. The previous times, it could be said that it was secretly, but this time it was
He was fair and aboveboard without leaving any trace of affection. Just because of this point in the future, Liu Qi would no longer want to treat Liu Cong with open eyes and closed eyes like before.