People like Xu Xianzhi, including Meng Chang and Wei Yongzhi, are all outstanding literary and political talents. It does not mean that only children from our family can rule the country and bring peace to the world."
Wang Mi's expression changed: "This, I have never thought of this. However, Liu Muzhi is the son-in-law of the Jiang family, and Xu Xianzhi is also from a middle-class family. They are not purely Han soldiers. They and we should be in the same family in essence.
, as long as we give them some benefits, then we can still cooperate together."
Xie Daoyun shook his head: "Wang Zhiyuan, have you forgotten how your Wang family, my Xie family, and the Yu family started and developed? During the Western Dynasties, our families were equivalent to the Liu family at that time.
Mu Zhi and Xu Xianzhi were only middle-class or even lower-middle-class nobles. They relied on their merits from Conglong and supported Emperor Yuan of Jin to establish the Eastern Jin Dynasty and became the top aristocratic families in Jiangzuo. Back then, our ancestors
As our family grows bigger and stronger, will Liu Muzhi and Xu Xianzhi always be inferior to us? Now, in terms of military and political talents, among the children of our high-ranking families, who can compare with these guys who started from humble beginnings? Shu Yuan
, ask yourself, are you comparable to Liu Muzhi?"
Xie Hun gritted his teeth: "When it comes to dealing with secular affairs, military affairs, and doing official things, I am indeed not as good as Liu Muzhi, but when it comes to elegance, bearing, poetry, and conversation, I think...
"
Xie Daoyun sneered and said: "That's enough, that's the problem. In the past, the world of the Jin Dynasty was dominated by the emperor, and the aristocratic families jointly took power. They were pragmatic but not pragmatic. They guarded the manor and property in Wudi and waited for the world to change and have the opportunity to move in.
To restore Jingxiang to the Central Plains does not require much practical talent, because our families should beware of some big families like Huan Wen who want to become the powerful emperor through the Northern Expedition, rather than guarding against the Hulu. First of all,
Mr. Xianggong also passed away because of this. Therefore, at that time, the children of our major families pursued plain conversation, reciting poems, and elegance. This was the trend of the Jin Dynasty in the past hundred years."
"But now, times have changed. If Liu Yu defeats Huan Xuan, the military-Han group of the Beifu Army and the middle- and lower-class scholars who unite with them will seize power, whether they stand on their own or continue to support the Sima Emperor.
When the Jin Dynasty is restored, none of our high-ranking families will be able to control the political power, and they will definitely fight in all directions to enrich the country and strengthen the army. This is destined to use a large number of people who can settle accounts, collect taxes, manage finances, and draw tribes.
Talented officials who can manage food, build roads, build bridges, and dig rivers. Liu Muzhi and Xu Xianzhi are such people. Their talents are precisely what we, the children of high-ranking families, look down upon, but they are Liu Muzhi and Xu Xianzhi.
What people like Liu Yu need most. Now, are you still dreaming about cooperating with Liu Yu?"
There was a long silence in the room, and Yu Yue gritted his teeth: "Is it possible that even if we take the initiative to submit to Liu Yu, we will still be dead?"
Xie Daoyun said calmly: "Wealth and power are like fleeting clouds. As the ancients said, we are born in sorrow and die in happiness. Our high-ranking family has monopolized the power of the Jin Dynasty and controlled the power of the world for too long, so we do not want to make progress. Our ability
Degeneration has finally reached the point where a new generation is replacing the old. Today you come to me and want me to come forward and ask for cooperation based on the past kindness of the Xie family to Liu Yu. As a noble family and a high-ranking scholar, I can do it.
This step is already very difficult, but it is far from enough."
Xie Hun said bitterly: "It really doesn't work. Let's find someone else. There is not only one Liu Yu in the Beifu Army, but also another Liu Yi. This man is close to the scholars and wants to climb up. Let's follow
If he builds a good relationship, it may not be any worse than with Liu Yu."
Xie Daoyun frowned: "Shu Yuan, you must not have such an idea. Liu Yi is too greedy and his hands are too long. If he tries to reach out everywhere, he will inevitably conflict with Liu Yu in the future. We, a noble family, must not do this at any time.
It’s easy to fall to which side, because Liu Yu is different from any previous ruler. He will not be polite to us. If you stand on Liu Yi’s side and become Liu Yu’s enemy, the end will definitely not be good."
Xie Hun said disapprovingly: "Aunt, you can't just... because of your cousin's relationship..."
A trace of anger flashed across Xie Daoyun's face: "Don't mention your sister. No matter how much she said, she sacrificed her life's happiness for the survival of the Wang and Xie families so that our family could be preserved. If you covet that dangerous power,
I want to make friends with Liu Yi now, but your affairs in the future have nothing to do with me. Whatever you want to discuss, you can discuss it yourself. Why bother with me, an old woman?"
As she spoke, she stood up, held up a dragon-headed walking stick, and strode out without looking back. Wang Mi and Yu Yue quickly stood up and saluted. Before they could speak, Xie Daoyun's figure disappeared outside the courtyard.
Already.
The expression on Xie Hun's face was uncertain. After a long time, he sighed: "My aunt no longer has the ambition to revitalize the Xie family. However, it is difficult for her. She has survived the most difficult days of the Xie family for so many years. In the future, Xie Hun will
Please discuss family matters with me."
Wang Mi frowned: "This is not good. Everyone knows that Madam is the head of the Xie family. Now Shuyuan, you..."
Xie Hun said coldly: "I, Xie Hun, Xie Shuyuan, am no longer a young boy. Wang Pushe, don't forget that I have grown up a long time ago and avenged my late father with my own hands. According to my Xie family's
According to the rules, I am already qualified to be the leader. When my aunt left today, she also said that we should discuss it among ourselves. Do you still doubt my qualifications?"
Yu Yue quickly smoothed things over and said, "Shu Yuan, that's not what we meant. However, after all, Madam is highly respected and experienced. It's best to reach a consensus with her on everything."
Xie Huan waved his hand: "Since she doesn't want to contact Liu Yu and doesn't allow us to contact Liu Yi, there is no consensus at all. According to her wish, we are here waiting for country bumpkins like Liu Muzhi and Xu Xianzhi to replace us.
, is the only thing we can do. Are you willing to sit back and wait for death like this?"
Wang Mi bit his lip and said in a deep voice: "If you were willing, why would we come here? It's a pity that Madam refuses to help. So Shuyuan, if you have any good ideas, let's discuss it together."
Xie Hun looked at Yu Yue and smiled slightly: "Zhongyu, based on what you see, what should we do?"
Yu Yue curled up her lips and said, "I have a plan, I'll tell you two about it!"
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This chapter has been completed!