In the Yang family's main house in Hongnong, the document fell to the ground with a clatter, and rolled down to the feet of Yang Xiu who had just entered.
Yang Xiu, who had never seen his grandfather so rude since he was sensible, suppressed the surprise in his heart, picked up the document, glanced at it, and immediately exclaimed: "How could it be like this!"
The strength of the seven barbarians is secondary for the time being. The key is to advance and retreat like the wind. Once defeated, they will immediately retreat to the ancestral court. With natural barriers and miasma and poisonous swamps to protect them, it will be difficult for the Han army to attack.
Therefore, for thousands of years, only the Central Plains has withstood foreign attacks, and it is rare for the Central Plains to counter-attack foreigners. Huo Qubing's sealing of Lang Juxu has been the limit. It is generally accepted by the barbarians that they have lost this year and may come back next year. Therefore, the soldiers and horses at Sitianguan have never been
Evacuated.
Now, it's gone.
All gone.
Of course, this kind of destruction does not mean that outside the borders of the Han Dynasty, the land is thousands of miles away and desolate.
After the seven barbarian tribes were destroyed, other alien peoples would naturally migrate over. However, not to mention that this process was extremely long, if the people who migrated had no ancient heritage and were of low strength, their impact on the Central Plains could be ignored.
It is no exaggeration to say that even if the Central Plains is now torn to pieces, with ten houses and nine empty houses, within hundreds of years, foreigners will not be able to break through the Four Heavenly Gates and plot the land of China.
The foreign enemy has been eliminated!
"So, now that the prince has freed up his hands, the twenty-eight generals of Lingyun will also return to the court and concentrate on dealing with us?"
Yang Xiu took a deep breath, his body swayed, and he could hardly stand still.
Overnight, the world situation changed drastically.
And the aristocratic family is still trying every possible means to find traces of the poor counselor, hoping that this will wake up the aristocratic family, see the true purpose of the prince, and unanimously disclose it to the outside world.
"Impossible!"
Yang Xiu's face turned gloomy. He couldn't believe the facts for the first time: "How could the barbarians be exterminated? How could they be exterminated so quickly?"
"The reason doesn't matter anymore."
Yang Ci smiled bitterly and murmured to himself: "The Cai family of Jingxiang, a second-class family, has made great contributions to recommending the famous scholar Huang Chengyan. At the meeting this morning, the prince commended him! Until now, he has not been complacent at all. He is still implementing the plan step by step. It's done! I
The family is finished!"
Yang Xiu heard the meaning of Yang Ci's words and changed his expression: "Grandpa?"
Sure enough, Yang Ci slowly stood up. Although his voice was extremely sad, he no longer hesitated and made a decision: "Prepare to move everything in the cave into the main house and present it to the prince!"
"Didn't my grandfather once say that after the prince ascends the throne, we will have a way to check and balance him?"
Although Yang Xiu had expected it, there was still a strong unwillingness in his eyes, which soon turned into a sharp look: "Why don't you take advantage of this time to offer the cave to the sky and hide the trump card in the cave. The prince will win and he will not be prepared!"
"Since you have lost, you must admit defeat!"
Yang Ci waved his hand: "I, the Yang family, have no objection at all. I just want to preserve the glory of the family and maintain my status. Now the prince is unstoppable. If he continues to fight against the imperial power, he will follow the footsteps of the Yuan family in Runan and Sima Hanoi.
Yeah, don’t act out of emotion!”
Seeing that Yang Xiu's expression was gloomy and uncertain, Yang Ci said in a serious tone: "Go! Your father has returned, don't think too much about it!"
"yes!"
Yang Xiu had no choice but to retreat and return to his room. The more he thought about it, the more unwilling he became.
Yang Ci is old and decrepit, and what he is actually fighting for is the honor, favor, and wealth of future generations. However, when the Hongnong Yang family falls, he must be the one most affected.
Yang Xiu believed that his talent was outstanding and unparalleled in his generation. How could he endure such injustice?
Of course, coming from a noble family, the idea that has been instilled in him since childhood is that the family is the most important thing and everything must be based on the interests of the family. Yang Xiu knew in his heart that what Yang Ci said was true.
If you resist head-on, you will undoubtedly be knocked down into the abyss.
But if the Yang family doesn't take action, it doesn't mean that other aristocratic families won't do anything!
Especially the Yingchuan Xun clan who has always been an ally!
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"Uncle Shi, I'm sorry for coming here, please forgive me for being rude!"
In the main residence of the Xun family in Yingchuan, Yang Xiu came to visit and asked to see Xun Pei.
When Xun Pei and Yang Biao were rescuing the Yuan family in Runan, they were both suppressed by the Dutian Divine Evil Formation. Although they were treated differently and their lives were saved, their faces were withered after many twists and turns. They were not seen for a few months and became as old as ten years old.
Yang Xiu greeted him with concern and concern, and suddenly burst into tears: "My grandfather has decided to enshrine the cave to the prince, and we will all be reduced to fish on the chopping block!"
Xun Pei also had a look of sadness on his brows: "I can't help but sigh! I can't help but sigh!"
Yang Xiu suddenly kowtowed: "Uncle Shi, in the past Guangwu and our family had an agreement to rule the world together. Is there any agreement?"
"Indeed! Guangwu promised to work with the aristocratic family on administration. The six major surnames felt the divine grace and vowed that future generations would never enter the World Honored Realm to respect the imperial power."
Xun Pi thought that Yang Ci had already told Yang Xiu and had no doubts about him. He nodded and said: "After the six major surnames were destroyed, our eight major families also followed this example and obtained the decree issued by Guangwu in the past!"
"Guangwu's imperial edict?"
Yang Xiu's eyes widened and his breathing became slightly quickened.
The Eastern Han Dynasty and the Western Han Dynasty were divided into later generations. At this time, Guangwu was regarded as the emperor of the resurgence of the Han Dynasty. But in fact, from Wang Mang's usurpation of the Han Dynasty, cutting off the dragon's veins, to the great rise of Huode, and the national destiny Yanlong, Guangwu was no different from the founding emperor.
Erzhi, the imperial edict he left behind is undoubtedly the most intimidating weapon to the prince.
Yang Xiu was full of fighting spirit: "Where is the imperial edict now? It should be sent out as soon as possible!"
Xun Pi shook his head: "This imperial edict is of great importance, and my father is very taboo about it. He once said that it must not be taken out unless there is a danger of annihilation of the clan!"
"When we hand over Dongtian, whether we will exterminate the clan or not, it all depends on the prince's thoughts! If we have any worries at this time, we will definitely be doomed in the future!"
Yang Xiu beat his chest and stamped his feet, sighing repeatedly, causing Xun Pei to frown, with a look of resentment in his eyes. However, at this moment, a slightly dull voice slowly came in: "Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you!
"
Yang Xiu's eyes flashed coldly, and he turned around to see Xun You slowly walking in: "I wonder who you are?"
"Gongda! I regret not listening to you!"
Xun Pi stood up and saluted, his eyes full of regret and frustration.
"It's useless! According to my plan, there is nothing I can do but become a prince!"
Xun You said calmly: "Our family is a minister by nature. If you treat your ministers with courtesy, then your ministers will serve you with loyalty!"
"pedantic!"
Yang Xiu was furious: "The prince persecutes us in every possible way, how is that polite? If you want to seek refuge with the prince and seek a future, how can you harm the entire clan?"
"Three years ago, when you were studying in the Imperial Palace, your husband didn't admit you into the entrance hall. He gave you a comment and you left angrily..."
Xun You looked at Yang Xiu steadily and suddenly said: "If you have a little wisdom but no big plan, what's the point?"
"you!"
Yang Xiu suddenly changed his color: "Are you also one of the Eight Wonders of Shui Jing?"
"Sir, you have arrived in Luoyang and will go to the palace to pay homage to the prince..."
Xun You nodded, then shook his head: "There are no more Eight Wonders of Water Mirror in the world!"