Chapter 57 Rectifying the family's internal forces
A few days before leaving Zhuoxian, Liu Jian also handled a major event, which was to gather all the heads of the Liu family within the prefecture and county to discuss clan affairs.
Of course, the so-called discussion of family affairs is just a pretense. What we really want to talk about this time is actually the integration of family resources.
The ancestors of the Liu family in Zhuo County did have a glorious time, but today, they have fallen into decline. The fields of various branches of the family are constantly being annexed. The living space of the Liu family's descendants is getting smaller and smaller. In order to survive, each branch has little contact.
They can only do their own thing.
Although it cannot be said that they live a hard life, compared to other wealthy and powerful families in the county, their living standards are indeed very different.
It's just that there is no high-ranking talker in the family. Even if the Liu family branches unite, they won't be able to cause much trouble. On the contrary, they will easily be targeted by other high-ranking families in the county and make enemies for nothing.
But now, the situation is different. Liu Jian suddenly came into the world, and in just one year, he became the greatest hope for reviving the Liu family in Zhuo County.
Wu had the merit of killing Helian in Saibei, and Wen had Zheng Xuan, the God of Classics, as his father-in-law. He stepped into the inner sect of Zheng School and established himself in the Confucian Academy.
Now Liu Jian gave an order, and all the clan leaders of Liu Jia gathered at Liu Zhou's house to obey the instructions of this "rising star".
"Everyone!"
After chatting with all the family members for a long time, and after exchanging pleasantries, Liu Jian finally brought the matter to the point: "There is a saying that Liu has wanted to say for a long time. A bird cannot fly without wings, and a snake cannot fly without a head. We
The Liu family of Zhuo County has been dormant for so many years, and their life has not been going well. Why? It’s because each family is doing its own thing, without unified coordination, and lacks a sect leader who can talk things through. Although Jian is a junior, he is always doing it.
Worrying about the future of the Liu family, continuing like this is not an option after all."
All the father-in-laws present were older than Liu Jian, but no one refuted his opinion, and no one felt that his words were arrogant.
We are all foxes for thousands of years. We already know what you want to say, so no one should belittle the other.
You are awesome now, so of course we all have to listen to you.
"What Deran said is very true."
A family official named Liu Chi said: "In those days, our families were in decline and we could not speak in Zhuo County. Now Deran has made a difference. Not only has he made achievements comparable to those of a champion outside the Great Wall, but he has also become a member of the Zheng Xuesong sect.
Son-in-law, prosperity is just around the corner, if our Liu family doesn’t take advantage of Deran’s generation to rise in Zhuojun, how long will it take?”
The words received unanimous responses from everyone in the Liu family.
Liu Chi immediately said: "According to my wishes, Deran should be regarded as the suzerain of the Liu family in Zhuo County. All families must obey the suzerain's instructions. From now on, they must not act arbitrarily. I wonder what you think?"
"I have no objection."
"I have no objection!"
"I also agree."
Liu Jian stood up and thanked each of the princes who supported him.
However, he finally said: "Uncles value me so much. How can Liu Jian be so virtuous? I feel ashamed. Besides, I am not even ten years old. How can I be the head of the clan? It is really impossible, absolutely impossible!"
Many of his uncles and uncles tried to persuade him, but Liu Jian refused.
Liu Chi's mind was still relatively quick. He probably understood what his nephew meant and immediately changed his tone.
"What my nephew said is right. He is a person who upholds filial piety and integrity. We, a bunch of old people, are still sitting here. If he becomes the head of the clan, it would be unreasonable for outsiders to say that he uses the young to suppress the long, which is not good.
Beautiful, in my opinion, it might as well be like this... Yuan Qi has matured, and he will be the head of the clan, leading us people to revive the lintel of the Liu family in Zhuo County. What do you think?"
As soon as he said this, Liu Jian was very happy.
Uncle Liu Chi still has some sense and can figure out what he is thinking.
For a teenager to be the patriarch of a clan and suppress a group of elders who are in their decades, it really doesn’t sound good when it is spread.
Asking your father to take care of them for you is really like ‘holding your father in order to control your uncle’. That’s exactly what he meant!
Liu Zhou wanted to refuse, but Liu Jian took the lead and said: "Father, since all the uncles are sincere, I might as well agree to this matter."
Liu Zhou looked at Liu Jian in surprise, but saw the profound meaning in Liu Jian's eyes.
He secretly thought in his heart, this boy has grown up and is no longer an ordinary person. I, the sect leader, have made it clear that I am for him, but now it seems that I can't even think about it improperly.
At that moment, Liu Zhou nodded and said, "Since all brothers will not abandon you, who will take this position?"
Everyone applauded, and no one was dissatisfied.
Although he knew that this was not their sincere praise, Liu Zhou was still extremely happy at this time. He straightened up his chest, stroked his beard, and assumed the posture of the master of the clan.
A pure father relies on his son's power.
Liu Jian then said to everyone: "Since you have agreed to respect my father in managing family affairs, but my nephew has overstepped his bounds, I have to set some rules for the family. If someone disrespects me, don't blame my father for turning against me in the future."
Hearing this, Liu Zhouyi, who was still very proud just now, immediately changed his appearance and became a bit vicious. He used his pair of moves to look around at everyone fiercely.
This was for his son's occasion.
Liu Chi said with a smile: "Since the Liu family in Zhuo County is different from the past, with a sect and each branch working together, there must be rules. The small family also has its own family law, not to mention the total number of people with the surname Liu in our branches.
There are really no less than a thousand people! We must take good care of them."
Liu Jian secretly thought that he must tell his father later that Liu Qi must be put to good use. If he wants to manage a family, he must have a relative like this to help him.
Liu Jian's face straightened: "First of all, from now on, the fields, business, money, and households of each family will still belong to your family, but how to operate, how to expand, how to buy fields, how to do business, and how to divide the interests within the family will all depend on you.
It is up to the sect master to plan in a unified manner. After all, if they develop separately, conflicts will arise between them and it will be detrimental to the overall situation, so unified planning is needed. This is fundamental and cannot be refuted!"
Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, and they were all shocked.
It seems that this merit is not in vain, and Zheng Xuan’s son-in-law is not in vain!
With one mouthful, you can lock in the interests of all the families and at the same time consolidate the authority of the sect leader, which is quite courageous!
Liu Jian didn't wait for their answer and continued: "Secondly, in future business, our Liu family in Zhuo County will not participate in other people's business. We will only work with Su Shuang, Zhang Shiping, Gongsun family in Liaodong, Wuji Zhen family, Juyang Feng Lan
, Hu Nu Tianwu, Julu Pingxi, these people cooperate. As for any business, it is all coordinated by the clan. There is no need to expand privately, and you can cooperate with other powerful people at will!"
People in the Liu family have long heard about the business cooperation formed by Su Shuang, the Gongsun family, the Zhen family, Feng Lan, and Zhang Shiping. Although everyone thinks that Liu Jian is also the mastermind behind it, there is no evidence after all. Who can say this?
Don't talk nonsense either.
But now, the situation in Youzhou has been decided, and Liu Jian can completely emerge from the water.
And Liu will also become an important member of this emerging business alliance in Hebei!
"Natural, natural!"
"Deran's words are very kind!"
If you can make money, who wouldn't want to get involved? People in the Liu family naturally responded one after another.
"Third, and most importantly, I know that some of you in your family have some involvement with Taiping Dao. It's no wonder that these days, who in Hebei doesn't know one or two virtuous alchemists from Taiping Dao? I can completely understand this, but
Now, I’m done with everything! If you let me know who still has contacts with people from Taiping Dao, uncles, please don’t blame your nephew for falling out.”
What's the reason for this? It's so good, why should it be related to Taipingdao?
A Liu family father-in-law asked Liu Jian hesitantly: "The alchemists in Taiping Road have been using talismans to make books and cure diseases in various counties and villages over the years. They are quite famous. Why do we, the Liu family, have to draw a line with them?"
The rest of the people were also whispering among themselves, seeming quite puzzled by this.
Good things, why do we have to draw a clear line with Taiping Road? Whose family will not be guaranteed to get sick or suffer disasters in the future?
Liu Jian looked at them coldly and said, "If you don't want to, that's okay, but you must make it clear in advance that from today on, among the outstanding children of various families, I can select those with outstanding moral character and recommend them year by year.
I went to Beihai to study under the Zheng family, but if I am involved with Taiping Dao, my title may be..."
All the Liu family members, please look at me and I will look at you.
I don’t want to go into details, but any individual can clearly calculate the pros and cons of having his nephew become a disciple of the Zheng family and getting involved with Taiping Dao.
"Don't worry, my dear nephew, we will naturally obey!"
"I can't control others, but from now on, no Taiping Taoist will be allowed to enter my house!"