Lin Ze walked out of the Prime Minister's Mansion, turned back at the door, took a deep look at this ancient mansion, and took a long breath: he has done everything he can, and the results are beyond his control.
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According to Lin Ze's speculation, some people from the Lu family would bring their family fortune to join Hu Hai, not because he impressed Lu Chunqiu, but because real powerful people would never put their eggs in just one basket, Lin Ze said.
So many, nothing more than recommending Hu Hai’s new “basket”, how good and reliable it is.
After Lin Ze left, Lu Chunqiu ordered a family meeting to be held in the evening.
The people who received the news were the principals in the direct and collateral lines of the Lu family, as well as some important principals among the warrior disciples who belonged to the Lu family. At that time, countless carriages drove into the Prime Minister's Mansion. This originally somewhat dull mansion,
It became a little more lively.
In the past few days, rumors have been flying all over the world. Everyone in the Lu family can't be said to be calm. It's just that they are usually entrusted with important tasks and are in charge. They are not summoned by Lu Chunqiu and can't come back easily. Now that they heard the summons, they immediately dropped what they were doing and rushed back.
At this time when the Lu family's life was almost at stake, Lu Chunqiu naturally needed to give them reassurance.
In the meeting hall, several people from the Lu family gathered in groups, and they were discussing in low voices in the meeting hall. Even those who usually fight fiercely could still make up their mind to express their opinions to each other today.
After everyone arrived, Lu Chunqiu did not keep everyone waiting, and asked people to close the door of the meeting hall tightly.
Suddenly, the entire meeting hall was silent, and everyone in the Lu family looked at Lu Chunqiu, the spiritual and strength pillar of the Lu family.
Lu Chunqiu said directly: "Before I die, I summon you to come over and make arrangements for my death."
As soon as these words came out, the entire meeting hall exploded, and everyone gathered around and said:
"Father, how could this happen?"
"Uncle, you are just joking."
"Master Xiang, why is this happening?"
Some people were panicked, and some were in tears.
Lu Chunqiu looked at the panicked tribesmen and subordinates with disappointment in his eyes. Under his management, the Lu family had dominated the empire for many years, but how could the people under his family be so miserable?
Seeing the commotion below and getting more and more intense, Lu Chunqiu shouted coldly: "Shut up, I'm all."
Everyone slowly stopped talking and looked at him with sad faces.
Lu Chunqiu said with a straight face: "What? You won't be able to live without me anymore? How about I request a special decree from Your Majesty and the entire Lu family will be buried with me?"
Everyone looked embarrassed and did not dare to answer the question. The old man had always been a ruthless person. He might actually be able to do such a thing. If he could live a good life, why would he want to die?
When Lu Chunqiu saw that no one was speaking, he couldn't help but sneered: "Now that you all know, just follow my arrangements."
"I will write to Your Majesty about the Lu family's treasury, and half of it will be donated to the national treasury, in exchange for Your Majesty's short-term asylum for you. Do you have any objections?"
As soon as these words were finished, the whispers came up again, and finally Lu Chunqiu's youngest son, Lu Xiang, was elected.
He took a step forward and said: "Father, with the connections you have built for many years, even the Grandmaster will take care of a few things. Even if you are not here, you will not attack the Lu family. As for the Grandmaster and below, our Lu family has nothing to fear from those who will add insult to injury."
You villain? So I think there is no need to donate to the national treasury."
Lu Chunqiu looked coldly at this young boy who was usually quite clever, and reprimanded: "Childish, do you really think you can keep this family business without me here?"
Lu Xiang's face turned red and he said: "Why do you, father, gain other people's ambitions and destroy your own prestige? I, the Lu family's sixth level martial arts expert, am not a minority, so I am not necessarily afraid of others."
Lu Chunqiu didn't even bother to explain to this brainless young son. After scolding him as "stupid", he made arrangements by himself: "From today on, the Lu family will be divided into five branches. Lu Kuang, as the eldest son, before your father died,
I will write to His Majesty that if you are allowed to seize the title, you should take good care of that fiefdom in Henan."
"Lu Xiang, my father has always been on good terms with Qing Qing, the widow of the Ba family in Shu. There are also countless properties of my Lu family in Shu, so you can take charge of them."
"Lu Changan's property will be divided into two. You can take part of it to Fusu, Lu Bu, and wait for Fusu to succeed to the throne. This is how much capital you can occupy."
"Part of them will be taken by Lu Pheasant and Lu Su to join Hu Hai. No matter who succeeds to the throne in the future, my Lu family will be safe from worries."
At this point, many people's eyes flickered, and they couldn't help but want to speak. However, Lu Chunqiu's sharp eyes swept over, and no one dared to speak.
Although the tiger is old, its momentum remains unchanged.
Lu Chunqiu continued: "As for the Lu family's trading firm and other shops in other places, let the branches of the Lu family and the customers divide it among themselves. If you compete with me, you will naturally not suffer any loss."
When they heard that Lu Chunqiu had distributed everything to his direct family members, the side branches and customers were all dissatisfied. Now they couldn't help but feel ecstatic. They knew best that the most valuable piece of the Lu family was actually the Lu family business firm and the shops in various places.
None of the guests were like this. Only a middle-aged man came out and said: "The Prime Minister treats me very kindly. How can we be unkind and unjust and divide the Lu family's property and hope that the Prime Minister will take back his life? I'll wait for you."
I am willing to protect the Lu family's family business as always."
At this time, the branch chief and other retainer chiefs were not happy and said to the middle-aged man: "Sikong Ma, the Prime Minister has his own ideas for making such arrangements. How can you dare to comment on the Prime Minister's decision?"
One of the Lu family branch chiefs even said coldly: "Is it possible that you think the head of the family hasn't given you enough? Are you thinking about other properties of the Lu family?"
Sikong Ma said angrily: "How unwise you are. We should work together to overcome the difficulties together. How can we be separated?" Then he saluted Lu Chunqiu: "Please take back your life, Prime Minister."
Lu Chunqiu shook his head: "Sima, I have made up my mind. There is no need to persuade me. However, if you want to stay in the Lu family, I will be happy to do so."
Sima Kong sighed: "Since the Prime Minister is so determined, I will not persuade you any more. As for whether to stay or go, the Prime Minister can give your orders as he pleases."
After saying that, he stood aside and said no more.
Lu Chunqiu was also a resolute and resolute person. He took out the bank notes and the deeds of the shops in Chang'an, Shuzhong and Henan on the spot, divided them up on the spot and gave them to the Lu family's descendants and retainers.
The two brothers Lu Kuang and Lu Xiang were also sent to Henan and Shuzhong.
In the blink of an eye, there were only four people left in the huge meeting hall: Lu Bu, sisters Lu Pheasant, Lu Su and Sikong Ma.
Sisters Lu Bu and Lu Pheasant had already burst into tears. They were watching their great-grandfather who loved them arrange their funeral arrangements, but they were unable to do anything about it. It felt really uncomfortable.
On the contrary, Lu Chunqiu asked with a smile: "Bu'er, Zhi'er, do you know what grandpa's intention is with this arrangement?"